San Francisco to Portland (SFO–PWM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,717 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 30s ago
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UA1207
UA United
7M8
8:10 AM
PDT T3
4:57 PM
EDT
5h 47m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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UA2035
UA United
7M8
6:02 PM
EDT
9:37 PM
PDT
6h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 7h 18m AFDLKE → DLKEWS Detroit (DTW) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 7h 36m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 41m AFDLSY → DLSYWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
BOS Boston 7h 47m AZB6DL → AA Boston (BOS) to Portland flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 51m OYUAVA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Portland flights
IAD Dulles 7h 52m DLNZOS → AVCMUA Dulles (IAD) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 7h 53m AAACAY → AANZTCN Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
EWR Newark 7h 55m ASLHLX → ACCMOS Newark (EWR) to Portland flights
JFK New York 8h 5m AAAFAM → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Portland
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,717 mi 5h 47m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–PWM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,717 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SFO Routes PWM Routes SFO Live Flights PWM Live Flights SFO Delays PWM Delays
All flights from Portland (PWM) Portland to San Francisco flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–PWM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 5h47 40% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to PWM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~7h 18m MDW ~7h 25m DEN ~7h 36m MSP ~7h 41m BOS ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,505
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → PWM
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
80%
Return
PWM → SFO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → PWM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Jetport.
Metric SFO→PWM OAK→PWM SJC→PWM
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 5h 47m 4h 53m 5h 2m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Portland flights · San Jose (SJC) to Portland flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Portland International Jetport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,717 mi / 4,372 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 47m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,717 mi / 4,372 km
Flight time5h 47m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWM
Full namePortland International Jetport
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PWM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Jetport take about 5h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 2,717 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SFO to PWM: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver.
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from PWM to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to PWM

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to PWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PWM is about 5 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,717 miles (4,372 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).